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Education’s ‘No V.I. Child Goes Hungry’ Program Begins Tomorrow

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education said late Tuesday that it is distributing breakfast and lunch to students attending territorial public, private and parochial schools in its…

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VIDOL: State Of Emergency ‘Social Distancing’ Policy In Effect For COVID-19

CHRISTIANSTED — The COVID-19 State of Emergency social distancing policy, recommended by the Office of the Governor, local and global health officials, has been implemented by the Department of Labor…

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Steps You Can Take To Keep The COVID-19 Virus From Infecting You: VIDOH

CHRISTIANSTED — The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health has received confirmation of three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 disease. This brings the territory’s total confirmed cases to six—two in…

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WTJX-TV Builds Kids’ Awareness Of COVID-19 Prevention Measures

CHRISTIANSTED — While public schools, Head Start, as well as various private schools and day care centers are closed, the Virgin Islands Public Broadcasting System said it wants to inform…

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DSPR Suspends After School Programs For 3 Weeks Due To COVID-19

CHRISTIANSTED — In light of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation (DSPR) has taken the below preventative measures in alignment with the Department of…

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Human Services Ends Head Start Program For At Least 3 Weeks Due To COVID-19

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (VIDHS) Head Start program will temporarily close classrooms territory-wide beginning today, The department said the shutdown is needed :to follow…

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Caribbean Centers For Boys & Girls V.I. Cancels Programs Due To COVID-19

CHRISTIANSTED — Following the State of Emergency Declaration by Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. on Friday, the Caribbean Centers for Boys & Girls V.I. said it is canceling after-school programs due…

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UVI Board of Trustees Approves $40.2 Million Budget For 2021

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — In the regular session of its quarterly meeting today, on the St. Thomas Campus, the University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees unanimously approved a Fiscal Year 2021…

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CHTA Education Foundation To Provide More Scholarships and Local Training In 2020

CORAL GABLES, Florida — Building on the success of its 2019 training initiatives, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) is planning to expand its hospitality training programs…

VI Free Press March 2, 2020

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Ivanna Eudora Kean High School Science Club Learns Complexities Of Undersea World

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Michealrose Ravalier, the St. Thomas-St. John District 2020 Teacher of the Year, believes in the educational value of field trips. On January 17, Ravalier brought 18 members…

VI Free Press February 26, 2020